Dr. Matt Dougherty
"During an asthma attack it's almost like breathing through a straw because that inflammation is restricting the airway," said Dr. Lakiea Wright, who specializes in allergies and immunology at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. , in which environmental allergens such as dust, insects, pets, mold and pollen will trigger their asthma.
"I would not expect a person to have a first asthma event by getting coronavirus," he said. "And even if you did have both coronavirus and an asthmatic event at the same time, your asthma symptoms should improve by using your rescue inhaler."Know your triggers. "This is the time to find a loved one who will clean the kitty litter," Glass said. "As much as you love your cat, this may not be the time to have your cat in your lap. Minimize your exposure to dust, to noxious smells, to anything that might trigger an asthma attack."Asthmatics should use peak flow meters, devices that measure the strength of a breath, to monitor how well their airways are staying open, Rizzo said.
Asthmatics who are on biologic medicines, which significantly lower immune response and make the user more susceptible to infection, should discuss their regimen closely with their doctor.Dougherty loves using a video telemedicine visit instead of a phone call because he can ask his patients to find their inhalers and correctly identify them.
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This is something I struggle with as an adult. Knowing your body and your history is key!
Thanks for posting this as asthma is very prevalent in my family. But couldn't have done it's own story using Canadian doctors?
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